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LEND is a collaborative & interdisciplinary training program dedicated to improving the care of children and youth with neurodevelopmental disabilities.

The Utah Regional Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and other Related Disabilities (URLEND) is a training program that covers five states: Utah, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and North Dakota. Our program uses state-of-the-art technology to connect groups of trainees across our partner states. Professionals are trained to move beyond discipline boundaries to provide optimal services to child and adolescents with special health care needs. Because families are essential to well-being, this program emphasizes the role of family-centered care in all we do. URLEND is funded with a grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an operating division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The contents of this page are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Health Resources and Services Administration or the U.S.

02/02/2026

Posting this conference opportunity by request of a partner agency:

The 38th National NRCP Conference for Paraeducators, Related Service Providers, & Interveners will be held virtually on February 20-22nd with an optional Leadership meeting on February 19th.

The theme for this conference is: Empowered to Support, Inspired to Lead, Paraeducators Make it Happen!

Register Today! Early Bird registration ends December 31st, 2025.

02/02/2026

Meet a trainee at www.urlend.org

Amy Brownson, Special Education

Amy Brownson, MA, BCBA, is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with 16 years of experience with special populations. She is currently a BCBA at Life Skills Autism Academy, living out her dream of spending each day fostering HRE (happy, relaxed, and engaged) learners, teaching from joy, building authentic connections, and prioritizing physical and emotional safety to support early learners in therapy. She is dedicated to leading with integrity and building a diverse team committed to therapy aligned with core values.

Amy earned a B.A. degree from Purdue University in Psychology and Law and Society, an M.A. in Education with an emphasis in School Counseling from Washington State University, and an ABA certificate through Ball State University, earning her BCBA credential in February 2017. She will complete a PhD program through the University of Idaho beginning in the fall of 2024. Amy has experience as a Hoosier Association of Behavior Analysts conference chair for the past three years focusing on embracing inclusivity and shifting perspectives to neurodiversity-affirming change in her field. She looks forward to opportunities to serve, learn, grow, and lead as a member of the URLEND program.

02/02/2026

Meet a trainee at www.urlend.org

Kate Breitenfeldt, Psychology / Clinical

Kate Breitenfeldt is a fourth-year doctoral student in Clinical Psychology at the University of Wyoming. She earned her M.S.. as part of her current program and holds a B.S.. in Developmental Psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Prior to graduate school, she wore many hats including coordinating clinical research studies at the University of Illinois and the University of Pittsburgh, interning with a non-profit supporting adults with developmental disabilities, working as a Montessori preschool assistant teacher, and serving as a personal support worker and advocate for an adult with disabilities.

Kate is passionate about collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to expand access to affirming, evidence-based care for neurodiverse populations. As a URLEND trainee, she is eager to enhance her skills in cross-disciplinary care and leadership, aiming to promote more integrated and responsive services for individuals with neurodevelopmental differences.

Outside of her academic and clinical work, Kate enjoys spending time with her loved ones, sipping chai lattes at local coffee shops, and trying out new crafty activities. Usually, when Kate is home, her 19-year-old cat Lily can be found curled up beside her.Kate Breitenfeldt, Psychology / Clinical

01/20/2026

Meet a trainee at www.urlend.org

Mia Schriever, Audiology

Mia Schriever is a Doctor of Audiology Student at the University of Utah. She graduated with a Bachelor's degree in English Literature Studies from Utah Valley University before completing a year of prerequisites at the U, prior to enrolling in her clinical doctorate program. Mia is a Utahn, born and bred. She currently lives in Draper with her husband (and high school sweetheart), her grandmother (who doubles as her bestie), and her cat, Luna. Mia loves to hike, take pictures, read, and travel. She is delighted to be a part of the URLEND program and has hopes that it will enable her to better serve pediatric and neurodiverse populations in both her life and her future career.

01/12/2026

Posted for a partner: Idaho Pediatric Audiology Conference on Feb 20-21

Registration open

01/12/2026

Meet a trainee at www.urlend.org

Isabella Bass, Audiology

Isabella Bass is a second year Doctorate of Audiology Student at the University of Utah. She graduated from Idaho State University in Pre-Audiology with a minor in Sign Language Studies. Her passion is to provide accessibility and services to Deaf and Hard of Hearing children in schools. She currently works at the University of Utah Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic as the Audiology Referral Specialist. She has a pet corgi named Norman and hopes to continue to practice her Spanish and American Sign Language for her future patients.

01/12/2026

Meet a trainee at www.urlend.org

Bradlynn Andrus, Audiology

Bradlynn is currently an Audiology student at the University of Utah! She has always loved working with children and hopes to pursue a career in pediatric audiology. She grew up in a small town in Idaho but has lived in Utah the past several years for college. Bradlynn loves hiking, pickleball, and spending time with friends and family! She can’t wait to learn and grow during the URLEND program and further develop her skills to help every child in her path.

01/08/2026

Meet our faculty at www.urlend.org

Erik Luvaas
Idaho Coordinator

Erik Luvaas, Ph.D., CTRS, CFTG is the Director of the Interdisciplinary Training Program at the Idaho Center on Disabilities and Human Development and Clinical Assistant Professor in the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences. Luvaas has a long history of working with and advocating for people of all abilities. He joins University of Idaho after 4.5 years as Assistant Professor of Recreational Therapy in the Department of Recreation, Parks, & Tourism Administration at California State University, Sacramento. Prior to entering academia, he was the Recreational Therapist and Program Director for the Recreation Therapy & Movement Arts Program at Shriners Hospitals for Children in Portland, Oregon, and the Youth Sports Program Manager for the nonprofit Paralympic Sports Club, Adaptive Sports Northwest. He has also worked in psychiatric rehabilitation as a Rehabilitation Therapist at Oregon State Hospital and as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) for the Telecare Crisis and Treatment Center in Portland. Luvaas is a Certified Forest Therapy Guide and enjoys facilitating nature experiences for clients and students. Erik Luvaas
Idaho Coordinator

01/08/2026

Meet our faculty at www.urlend.org

Hilory Liccini, MS
North Dakota Coordinator / Speech Language Pathology

Hilory Liccini is the Assistant Director for Program Management at the North Dakota Center for Persons with Disabilities and an adjunct professor for the Minot State University’s Department of Special Education, where she teaches courses on Autism. She has done extensive work and trainings with medical professionals and early childcare providers on the early warning signs of Autism, as well as how to use the appropriate screening tools. She has been a contributor to the North Dakota state Autism Task Force, which has allowed her to build relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders in her state.

Ms. Liccini is a current member of the North Dakota state Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) committee and works collaboratively with state agencies such as Children’s Specials Health Services, Department of Public Instruction, and Family Voices of North Dakota.

She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Nazareth College of Rochester in Communication Science Disorders and a master’s degree in Education from the University of West Florida. She is also a past Utah Regional LEND trainee and a graduate of the National Leadership Consortium on Developmental disabilities. Ms. Liccini has presented at numerous local, state, national, and international conferences on disabilities, with a focus on Early Childhood development and early intervention services and is trained on the Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale (ADOS-2).

01/05/2026

Partner Training:
Utah's Multicultural Disability Network & Training Project presents our January 2026 Community of Practice Meeting. "Perspectives on Disability and Inclusion in Rural Communities" will be presented by Dr. Trent Landon.

He has researched rural aspects of service delivery to people with disabilities and the professional dispositions necessary for rehabilitation counselors working in rural areas.

https://usu.zoom.us/meeting/register/lpAQ2aYxTJuuxwbb3KlUlg #/registration

01/05/2026

Partner Training Notice:

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) opens the doors to participation in society by prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities and mandating accessible healthcare environments. This training explains how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to hospitals, clinics, and public health facilities.

https://usu.zoom.us/meeting/register/lWnkCdY6TbCLlf8kbTCeug #/registration

01/05/2026

Meet a trainee at www.urlend.org

Topaza Yu, Psychology

Topaza Yu (she/her/hers), originally from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on Treaty 6 Territory, is a doctoral trainee in Counselling Psychology with a primary focus on vocational psychology and career development. Her work explores how people navigate career choices, identity, and meaning-making in complex social and economic contexts.

Topaza’s research investigates the psychological impacts of microaggressions, career adaptability, and barriers to equitable access in the workforce. She is particularly interested in how intersecting identities shape vocational experiences and aspirations across diverse populations.

In addition to her academic work, Topaza has contributed her expertise through her past roles on Canada's Prime Minister’s Youth Council, the board of the Asian American Psychological Association, and as a current board member of Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights. Her broader professional interests encompass counseling psychology, entrepreneurship, and sexual and reproductive health, all of which are integrated with a commitment to practical, evidence-based solutions that support personal and professional growth.

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